A blog about crafts, handmade things and life.
Craftybegonia. . .Because Handmade is Special.

Spunky Gladiola

The neck is one of the areas that easily gets chilled in the cold months. And I don't know if you do it, but when I'm cold, I bend over like a number 8, like a flamingo, to try to hide my neck and get a little warmth!
Lets save our backs and wear something cozy and cute when walking against a chilly wind. You can start by making this little pattern, it's easy. It would also make a pretty project for gift-giving and a wonderful project for charity.

Lace Edge Piece (Make 2)-
With Ranch Red and H hook, ch 22.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook, *ch 2, skip 3 ch, 5 dc shell in next ch, ch 2, skip 3 ch, 1 sc in next ch, end row as follows: ch 2, skip 3 ch, 1 sc in last ch. Ch 4, turn.
Row 2- Skip first sc, *work 1 dc in first dc of first shell, ch 2, skip 1 dc, in next dc make 1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc in last dc of shell, ch 1, skip next sc, 1 dc in first dc of next shell, ch 2, skip 1 dc, 1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc in next dc of shell, skip next dc, 1 dc in last dc of shell, end row as follows: ch 1, 1 dc in last sc, ch 3, turn.
Row 3- 4 dc in sp under first ch-2 (right before first dc,) ch 2, 1 sc in center sp over shell, ch 2, skip all the next dc and ch till next ch-2 sp, 5 dc in that ch-2 sp, ch 2, 1 sc in center sp over shell, ch 2, skip all sts till next ch-2 sp, right before end of row, 4 dc in that sp, 1 dc in top of turning ch. Ch 5, turn.
Row 4- 1 sc in space after first 2 dc of first shell, ch 2, 1 dc in next ch sp, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc in next sc, ch 1, 1 dc in next ch-sp, ch 2, skip first 2 dc of next shell, 1 sc in next dc, ch 2, 1 dc in next ch sp, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc in next sc, ch 1, 1 dc in next ch sp, ch 2, 1 sc in space after first 2 dc of next shell, ch 2, 1 dc in top of turning shell. Ch 3, turn.
Row 5- Work 4 dc in first ch sp, ch 2, 1 sc in space in the center of next V-St shell, ch 2, 1 dc in next ch sp, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc in next sc (V-St shell), ch 1, 1 dc in next ch sp, ch 2, skip all of next sts, make 1 sc in center sp of next V-St shell, ch 2, skip all the way till last ch sp and work 4 dc in that sp, 1 dc in top of turning ch. Ch 4, turn.
Row 6- Work 4 dc in space right after the first 2 dc of first shell (it is not a chain space, just insert the hook in between the dc sts,) ch 2, 4 dc in center of next sc, ch 2, 4 dc in next V-St shell, ch 2, 4 dc in next sc, ch 2, 4 dc in space right after the first 2 dc of first shell (it is not a chain space, just insert the hook in between the dc sts,) ch 1, 1 dc in top of turning ch. Ch 3, turn.
Row 7- Work a 1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc V-St shell in space right after the first 2 dc of first shell (it is not a chain space, just insert the hook in between the dc sts,) ch 2, *V-St shell in space right after the first 2 dc of next shell, ch 2, rep from * across, ch 1, 1 dc in top of turning ch. Ch 4, turn.
Row 8- 5 dc in first V-S shell, ch 1, 1 sc in next ch sp, ch 1, 3 dc in center of next V-St shell, ch 1, 1 sc in next ch sp, ch 1, 5 dc in next V-St shell, ch 1, 1 sc in next ch sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next V-St shell, 1 sc in next ch sp, ch 1, 5 dc in next V-st shell, ch 1, 1 dc in top of turning ch. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Yes, Rachel, it is supposed to be 31 rows just like opposite side. What you do is you ignore the hole of the keyhole and make it an all tr row and then the next row you make all dc and continue that way, alternating till you get the 31 rows completed for the length of the scarflet. You could make it shorter if you want to, but 31 rows is a really nice comfortable fit.

About Me

I'm a writer, translator, craftster and artist. A bookworm, a vegan food and crafts blogger, pet lover and gardener, not in that
order and not at the same time, although sometimes, it might seem that way. I'm an enthusiast of almost everything handmade. I can do many crafts, but would still like to
learn many more. I love to do things for children's charities and to look at a gorgeous sunset. At home we have 2 dogs and a cat.
All of our pets have been rescued from the Pound. I am an avid crocheter since childhood and can design my own patterns which I really enjoy.